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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.98, 338.33 and 198.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.98, 338.33 and 198.81 is: 274.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.98 : 338.33 = 198.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.98/338.33 = 198.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.98x = 338.33 × 198.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.98x = 67,263.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,263.39/244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.57

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